Sound Transit Board approves free youth fare policy
Sound Transit’s Board of Directors voted unanimously today to approve free fares for youth aged 18 and younger, effective September 1. The new policy was prompted by the Move Ahead Washington transportation package passed by the State Legislature last March, which incentivizes all Washington state transit agencies to adopt a free fare policy for riders […]
Your August 2022 horoscope
August is traditionally the “travel and vacation” month, although there are some heavy planetary hitters around that could be affecting things for those lucky enough to escape (or be stuck in) the heat of the moment. The Sun, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter all touch on Leo (a “Fire” Sign) this month. So, they could be adding […]
AG Bob Ferguson confirms civil rights investigation of Seattle Pacific University
SEATTLE, Wash., July 29, 2022 — Attorney General Bob Ferguson released a statement confirming that his office is investigating potential illegal discrimination by Seattle Pacific University’s administration. The statement follows the University’s lawsuit seeking to block the investigation. “Seattle Pacific University admits that it refuses to hire gay faculty and staff. In May, Seattle Pacific University students […]
OSPI shares its 2023 Legislative Priorities for education
OLYMPIA, Wash., July 29, 2022 – The Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) held a webinar Tuesday, July 26, to update the public on pandemic recovery funding, initial thoughts on its 2023 legislative priorities, and to create opportunities for future partnerships and shared messaging. The goal of the Washington Office of Superintendent of […]
Dwayne Headley honored at Mariners game for 60-years of coaching baseball
SEATTLE, Wash., July 28, 2022 – Walla Walla local Dwayne Headley was honored at the Seattle Mariners home game Friday, July 22, commemorating a baseball coaching career that has stretched over half a century and counting. A week ago Headley was contacted by his daughter in Snohomish that the Seattle Mariners had expressed interest in […]
Gross Domestic Product shrunk 0.9% in Second Quarter 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 28, 2022 — Today the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) announced real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 0.9 percent in the second quarter of 2022. In the first quarter, real GDP decreased 1.6 percent. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in a recent appearance on NBC’s Meet […]
Lynnwood Times journalists win multiple WNPA 2022 Better Newspaper awards
OLYMPIA, Wash., July 28, 2022 – The Lynnwood Times is proud to announce it will be receiving multiple awards at Washington Newspaper Publishers Association’s (WNPA) 135th annual Convention this October 7 through 9 as part of its 2022 Better Newspaper Contest. Washington Newspaper Publishers Association is an advocate for community newspapers, freedom of the press […]
Lynnwood awards $14M construction contract for CRC despite public opposition
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 27, 2022 – Despite a vehemently opposing public comment section, the Lynnwood City Council voted to approve a contract award for the new Community Recovery Center (CRC) at Monday’s Business Meeting, July 25, with all council members voting in favor except Councilman Joshua Binda who chose to abstain. The approved contract award […]
Suspects tied to half a million dollar in burglaries arrested
EDMONDS, Wash., July 27, 2022 — Edmonds police arrested two suspects early Tuesday evening after a multi-week residential burglary investigation. The arrests occurred just after 7:30 pm at a home in the 10500 block of Alan-a-Dale Place in Edmonds after officers surveilling the area observed a suspect vehicle arrive at the residence. Two males, a […]
Mainstream Republicans of Washington names new chair
Moses Lake city councilwoman Deanna Martinez has been elected chair of the Mainstream Republicans of Washington, dedicated to promotion of the organization’s principles statewide. Martinez leads a new slate of executive officers taking charge this month. Also named were Peter Condyles, vice chair for operations, and Marissa Gaston, vice chair for events. “I’m excited to […]
